About Us

Most of Xytech’s staff has extensive experience in the broadcast, media and entertainment industries. These dedicated professionals are able to apply their intimate understanding of our customers' operations to develop better products, implement successful systems, and work closely with our customers' personnel to apply frictionless solutions to the challenges of today’s business environment.

Xytech Systems is headquartered in Missions Hills, California, with the EMEA operations headquartered in London, England. Regional offices are located in New York, Texas and Michigan.

Xytech Systems has over 400 clients globally and is recognized as the leader in Resource, Work Order and Asset Management Solutions for media services companies, broadcasters and video transmission providers. All clients are supported through a global services team and partners with extensive experience in studio, postproduction, and broadcasting environments.

Xytech Systems was originally incorporated as "Xymox Systems, Inc." In 1998, the company changed its name to "Xytech Systems Corporation" after acquiring Gentech Systems Corporation.

In 1988, the company introduced its Myriad software system, the first fully integrated facilities management system specifically designed to help manage the business operations of production, postproduction, and broadcast companies. The company initiated development of a new client/server version of the product in 1997 called "Xytech Enterprise".

In 2009, after extensive research and development and in close partnership with clients and thought leaders. Xytech Systems launched its next-generation software platform: MediaPulse™, a revolutionary application suite for asset and resource-based media workflows. The next–generation platform leverages Xytech Systems’ twenty-one years of experience in providing proven business workflow solutions to the broadcast, media and entertainment industries. MediaPulse was developed using the latest technology benefits of the .NET framework, Web Service APIs, Smart Client and Siverlight user interfaces. Specifically created to improve, streamline, and automate media operations, MediaPulse provides a robust, end-to-end solution, extending from initial request through delivery, distribution and billing.

Richard Gallagher
President and CEO

In addition to his executive duties, Richard leads the Product Development Group at Xytech, focusing on the continued expansion of the MediaPulse suite of applications.

Richard has been designing and maintaining computer software programs for over 30 years. In 1984 Richard founded Medical Digital Technologies. Under this banner he designed and coded the MED–OCCUR software system, which was sold to over 600 orthopedists, anesthesiologists, ophthalmologists, surgery centers, and medical clinics. He then designed a Job Management System for post production facilities and started Xymox Systems, Inc. In 1998, with the acquisition of Gentech, the company changed its name to Xytech Systems and Richard was named Chief Executive Officer. In 2004 Richard assumed the role of President as well.

Peter Tanke
Executive Vice President and Co–Principal

Peter Tanke serves as Managing Director of Xytech EMEA, Ltd., overseeing all of Xytech’s efforts in Europe in an executive capacity. Additionally Peter is responsible for Xytech’s overall Product Strategy.

In 1974 Peter launched his career at WCET-TV where he assisted in the broadcast facility design. In 1979 he founded Tanke Production Services, Inc., providing video production and consulting services to organizations such as HBO, ESPN and Entertainment Tonight. In 1985 Peter was recruited by corporate communications firm Motivation Media, Inc. to manage their growing video production/post production facility and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations in 1989.

In 1995 Peter was named Vice President of Operations and a principal of Xymox Systems, the predecessor of Xytech. In 1999 he spearheaded the opening of Xytech’s first international office in London, Xytech Systems UK Ltd., and still serves as this subsidiary’s Managing Director. Under his direction the company has established a significant presence in the European market.

Greg Dolan
Executive Vice President

Greg Dolan directs Xytech’s sales and marketing organizations worldwide and plays a key role in setting the strategic direction of the company.

Greg joined Xytech after a decade at another firm, where he was the primary driver for the company’s growth. As a senior executive, Dolan led that company into new markets and greater visibility, while successfully introducing a suite of software products for the media services, broadcast, and video transmission industries.

Prior to that time, Greg held several senior positions; including CIO of the New York Media Group and Manager of Budget Systems for Sedgwick James. In each position Greg was responsible for the achievement of critical business growth goals through technology.

Daniel Lynch
General Manager, UK Office

Daniel Lynch is responsible for managing Xytech’s UK based operations for the company’s growing customer base in Europe.

Daniel joins Xytech from the Associated Press (AP), where he served as Head of Technology and Strategy for nearly a decade. Over the course of his twenty year tenure at the AP, he led and implemented a number of new, market-leading services; including the Net Insight fiber network which enabled the carriage of AP and client video and data traffic during the Beijing Olympics with zero faults. He began his career in the satellite sector of the industry, and has overseen the installation of a number of complex scheduling and facility management systems.

Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge to Xytech, regarding both the industry we serve and the software systems which are utilized within our customers' business workflows.

Ken Shook
Vice President, Technical Services

Ken Shook has over 30 years of experience in the software development industry. Ken attended California Polytechnic State University, majoring in Architecture and Computer Science. He has hands on experience in business analysis, software design, programming, and testing, as well as managing teams of software professionals. During his career he has designed and developed software solutions for a variety of vertical markets; including manufacturing, accounting, catalog sales, and M & E. His credits also include the creation of two different software development frameworks.

Ken has been with Xytech since 1991. He currently manages the development and quality assurance departments at Xytech, with a specific focus on the re–engineering of the group, as the revolutionary MediaPulse platform creates new opportunities for Xytech to explore.

Steve Markus
Vice President Professional Services

Steve Markus has been managing media facilities and directing the implementation of facility and media management systems since 1994. He joined Xytech as a Sr. Solution Consultant six years ago and has been overseeing the Professional Services Group since 2007. Steve’s experience with media operations reflects Xytech’s commitment to provide meaningful efficiencies to our clients in a context that connects with their needs. Before Xytech, Steve was with Ascent Media for seven years where he served as Director of Inter-Company Operation, Operations Manager for Studio Services and for Syndicated Distribution. During his era there, he implemented Xytech’s suite of solutions across the constellation of Ascent companies in North America and shepherded syndication into the era of digital media. He began his career in facility management with Sync Sound in New York after six years as a Production Design supervisor for feature films.

Steve is active in his community and serves on the Board of Trustees for the 24th Street Theatre, a nationally recognized arts education center in the North University Park section of Los Angeles.

Carol Nowlin
Controller/Human Resources Manager

Carol Nowlin has been with Xytech since May 2007. She has leveraged her 20 years of experience as a controller and Human Resource Manager at Xytech to create a real time financial reporting system based upon Xytech technology, trains, mentors and manages an administrative staff responsible for the bookkeeping of all Xytech offices, and manages all HR needs including employee retention, recruitment, and benefits management. Carol has spent her career in the Media and Entertainment industry and uses her unique blend of industry knowledge and fiduciary responsibility to create and implement valuable metrics that enable Xytech to continue to grow profitably.
Carol attended Cal State Northridge.

Xytech Systems is the global leader in Resource, Work Order, and Asset Management solutions servicing the production, media services, broadcast, and transmission industries. Our mission is simple; to drive organizational efficiencies for our clients by providing a scalable, flexible platform that enables our clients to more effectively manage and execute their end–to–end business work-flows. To accomplish this mission, we rely on our core values of innovation, integrity, and professionalism. These values are central to our culture and are the predicates to all of our actions. We are driven to be valued partners, trusted change agents, and creative problem solvers. Our clients’ successes are our successes.